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Office of Sustainability

Working to improve quality of life in Philadelphia by providing environmental, equity, economic, and health benefits for all.

Office of Sustainability

What we do

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the City to improve quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods, reduce the City’s carbon emissions, and prepare Philadelphia for a hotter, wetter future.

OOS is responsible for implementing Greenworks Philadelphia, the City’s comprehensive sustainability plan, which is made up of eight visions:

  • Accessible food and drinking water
  • Healthy outdoor and indoor air
  • Clean and efficient energy
  • Climate-prepared and carbon-neutral communities
  • Quality natural resources
  • Accessible, affordable, and safe transportation
  • Zero Waste
  • Engaged students, stewards, and workers

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Address
One Parkway Building
1515 Arch St., 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email sustainability@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 686-3495

Our programs

Energy Benchmarking

Working to cut energy waste in Philadelphia’s largest buildings by tracking and reporting citywide building performance.

Greenworks

Setting a long-term vision for a healthy, efficient, and green Philadelphia for all.

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Events

  • Jan
    22
    Event
    Prelude to Spring 2019: Society of Botanical Illustrators
    9:30 am to 5:00 pm
    PHS McLean Library, 100 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Event

    Prelude to Spring 2019: Society of Botanical Illustrators

    January 22, 2019
    9:30 am to 5:00 pm, 3 months
    PHS McLean Library, 100 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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    This art exhibit features works by the talented members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, a group of artists who have exhibited at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show since 2001. Exhibit runs Jan 22 through April 26, Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 5:00pm LEARN MORE: https://phsonline.org/events/prelude-to-spring-2019-works-by-the-philadelphia-society-of-botanical-illus
  • Jan
    22
    Event
    Prelude to Spring 2019: Society of Botanical Illustrators
    9:30 am to 5:00 pm
    PHS McLean Library, 100 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Event

    Prelude to Spring 2019: Society of Botanical Illustrators

    January 22, 2019
    9:30 am to 5:00 pm, 3 months
    PHS McLean Library, 100 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    map
    This art exhibit features works by the talented members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, a group of artists who have exhibited at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show since 2001. Exhibit runs Jan 22 through April 26, Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 5:00pm LEARN MORE: https://phsonline.org/events/prelude-to-spring-2019-works-by-the-philadelphia-society-of-botanical-illus
  • Mar
    19
    Event
    Orchard Plants & Fungi Workshop @ Bartram's Garden
    2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
    Event

    Orchard Plants & Fungi Workshop @ Bartram's Garden

    March 19, 2019
    2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, 1 hour
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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    POPCORE combines many elements of orchard stewardship, ecosystem design, and food uses that POP has learned over the past ten years. This four part series is intended to grow the knowledge, skillset, and self-reliance of our community orchard partners and volunteers, resulting in happier, healthier, and more productive community orchards. LEARN MORE: https://www.phillyorchards.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=247
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